Agenda 11/12/2024 Item #16B 3 (Resolution - A Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Grant Atreement w/the Florida Department of Transportation ) (2)11/12/2024
Item # 16.B.3
ID# 2024-1533
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a Public Transportation Grant Agreement
(PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) FPN# 452749-1-84-03 in the amount of $491,530
providing for State funding for eligible Collier County fixed-route transit administrative, management, and operational
expenses on the US 41 corridor, and approve the necessary Budget Amendment. (CAT Grant Fund 4031)
OBJECTIVE: To provide efficient, safe, and timely public transportation for the residents of Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: State funding is made available each year through a process administered by the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the Transit Corridor Development Program. Transit Corridor funds are
discretionary and are distributed based on documented need. The PTGA will provide funding for eligible
administrative, management, and operational expenses on the US41 Corridor incurred as a result of Collier County
providing fixed-route transportation services.
The state has made $491,530 available through FPN# 452749-1-84-03 until December 31, 2026. This grant is fully
funded and does not require a matching contribution. The funds will be used to cover existing operating costs.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to design and maintain an effective transportation
system to reduce traffic congestion and improve the mobility of our residents and visitors. Additionally, the item is
consistent with the objective to support accessing health, wellness, and human services.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to recognize grant funding in the amount of $491,530 in the
Collier Area Transit (CAT) Grant Fund (4031) Project No. 33925. There is no match requirement for the grant.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item is consistent with the Transportation Element Objectives 10 and 12
of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Public Transportation
Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $491,530 to provide funding for
eligible Collier County fixed-route transit administrative, management, and operational expenses; and authorize the
necessary Budget Amendment.
PREPARED BY: Omar De Leon, Transit Manager, PTNE Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Public Transit Grant Agreement 45279-1-84-03 (CAO)
2. Resolution - Public Transit Grant Agreement 45279-1-84-03
3. Budget Amendment for FUND 4031 (33925) Transit Corridor
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